Two months ago, the Asian Poker Tour made a grand return to Manila after a two-year hiatus which resulted in the largest and richest Philippine’s-based poker festival in tour history.
With the 2025 poker season now underway the tour will be looking to raise the bar with the upcoming **APT Manila Classic 2025**, running Friday, February 7, to Sunday, February 16. Hosted in collaboration with Metro Card Club, the event will take place at the Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria.
This thrilling series spans 10 days and features 100 tournaments and an impressive total prize pool guarantee exceeding PHP 120 million (~USD 2 million). The APT Main Event itself comes with a PHP 60 million (~USD 1 million) prize pool guarantee!
In addition to the mouth-watering guarantees, there is also some extra value on offer for the winners of the Main Event, the APT High Roller, and the APT Super High Roller, with the eventual champions of all three tournaments receiving a TWD 350,000 (~USD 10,700) seat to the TWD 165 million (~USD 5 million) guaranteed APT Championship 2025 Main Event, running from November 14 to 30, 2025, plus USD 500 added value to cover expenses.
LOCATION
The APT Manila Classic 2025 will take place in the Grand Ballroom of the Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria. The Grand Ballroom is located on the fourth floor. The venue is a 30–60-minute drive from the Ninoy Aquino International Airport, depending on traffic conditions.
You can pre-order airport transfers through APT's official travel partner, DK Poker Tour Bookings, with a one-way trip priced at USD 60. Alternatively, metered taxis are available at all NAIA terminals; simply exit the arrivals area and proceed to the yellow metered taxi queue outside. For added convenience, you may also download the Grab app to book rides, order food, and more.
APT CARD REGISTRATION & KEY INFORMATION
Don’t wait – start applying for your APT Registration Card online. The Digital APT Registration Card is valid for all upcoming APT events. Please note that the online registration cut-off is 12 PM local time Wednesday, February 6, 2025. For all essential details about APT Manila Classic 2025, click HERE.
HOTELS
Manila offers a wide range of accommodation options, and APT has partnered with DK Poker Tour Bookings to bring exclusive deals for you:
Address: Ortigas Ave, Corner Asian Development Bank Ave, Quezon City, 1100, Philippines
Google Ranking: 4.4
Deal: DK Poker Tour Bookings
The Crowne Plaza Hotel is a four-star hotel located at the venue the APT Manila Classic 2025 is being held at and is the most convenient option amongst our recommended hotels. Two choices of rooms (comes with breakfast) are available for APT fans, a standard room (40 m2) prices at USD 170 per night and a one-bedroom suite (58 – 63 m2) priced at USD 300 per night. Airport pick up service is available at USD 60 one-way for a seven-seater vehicle.
In addition, DK Poker Tours has special package deals for USD 1,000 and USD 2,000 for festival goers, which includes entries to our most anticipated events. See below:
Address: Robinsons Cyberscape Alpha Garnet Road Ortigas Center, Pasig, 1600 Metro Manila, Philippines
Google Ranking: 4.0
Deal: DK Poker Tour Bookings
Go Hotels Ortigas Centre is a three-star hotel located just down the street from the festival venue; a 220-meter walk. For USD 65 per night, festival goers will get a standard room (18 m2) including breakfast. Airport transfer is also available at USD 60 one-way for a seven-seater vehicle.
**Hop Inn Hotel Ortigas Center Manila**
Address: Lot 9 Blk 5 San Miguel Avenue Ortigas Center, Pasig, 1605 Metro Manila, Philippines
Google Ranking: 4.4
Deal: DK Poker Tour Bookings
The Hop Inn Hotel Ortigas Center is a three-star hotel that is located about 1.3 km away from the festival venue. Festival participants can opt to take a short grab ride or take the scenic route with a 15-minute walk. While located furthest away from the venue, for only USD 40 per night you get a standard room (16 m2) with breakfast. The hotel is also located amongst a cluster of malls and shops, with plenty of food options.
FOOD
Speaking of food options, the Robinsons Galleria is a shopping mall attached to the tournament venue. With food options aplenty in the mall, you won’t have to go very far to get a decent bite to eat. Here are our top recommendations, all within the mall itself:
**Mama Lou’s Italian Kitchen**
Address: Level 3, Robinsons Place Galleria
Google Ranking: 4.5 stars
Mama Lou’s is a chain of restaurants serving Italian cuisine across the Philippines. Located at level three, reviewers rave about the spinach goat cheese pizza, as well as the burrata caprese salad. There are also plenty of other Italian dishes including a range of lasagnas, pastas, and Italian-inspired entrees and desserts to try.
Address: Level 1, Robinsons Place Galleria
Google Ranking: 4.3 stars
Hainanese Delights is another set of chain restaurants, this time for Hainanese cuisine. Asian food lovers will be glad to know that this place serves chicken rice, an everyday food staple for Singaporeans and Malaysians. Some reviewers have mentioned an unlimited rice deal, though we cannot recommend that for our carbo-conscious poker lovers.
Address: Level 2, Robinsons Place Galleria
Google Ranking: 4.4 stars
Have a hankering for ramen? Robinsons Place Galleria is also home to Ramen Nagi, a Japanese restaurant serving, well ramen! Some of the must-try here are the "Premium Butao with a Royal twist”, as well as the black king broth. The restaurant also serves special limited edition ramen flavors which change every month or so.
Address: Level 2, Robinsons Place Galleria
Google Ranking: 4.4 stars
Crisostomo is a local restaurant that serves Filipino cuisine with a twist. The restaurant has a casual atmosphere, with patrons recommending the garlic kangkong, pork BBQ, and the seafood platter.
Address: Ground Floor, Pacific Star Building, Makati Ave, cor Sen. Gil J. Puyat Ave, Makati, Philippines
Google Ranking: 4.4 stars
Venturing outside of the venue, Restaurant Aurora is a swanky restaurant in Makati serving Asian cuisines with homey styles of cooking. The award-winning restaurant was featured on various fine dining publications and a favorite among food critics and foodies alike in Manila.
ENTERTAINMENT
For those seeking entertainment experiences in Manila, Makati offers a vibrant selection of nightspots and bars. Here’s a curated list some of our favorites for you to explore:
Address: 4963 Guerrero, Makati, 1210 Metro Manila
Google Ranking: 4.4 stars
The Spirits Library is a venue offering live entertainment, exuding the charm of a 1930s speakeasy. Known for its expertly crafted cocktails, premium whiskeys, and rare spirits, this bar is located in the heart of Makati, about a 20-minute ride from the festival venue. Open daily from 6 PM to 3 AM, it’s a must-visit for those seeking a classy night out.
Address: 100, OPL Building, Don Carlos Palanca, Makati, 1229 Metro Manila
Google Ranking: 4.4 stars
Mansion Sports Bar features three distinct venues, each offering different experiences: M Bar, M Lounge, and M Dining. M Bar is perfect for casual games of beer pong, pool, or darts, while M Lounge provides an intimate setting for cocktails. M Dining serves as the main hub, boasting giant LED screens and a vibrant atmosphere. Conveniently located in Makati, the bar operates from 5 PM to 2 AM Sunday to Wednesday, and until 3 AM Thursday to Saturday.
APT MANILA CLASSIC KEY EVENT SCHEDULE*
Here are the key events to look out for in APT Manila Classic 2025:
- Philippines National Cup: Feb 7-8, 2025 – PHP 12K/~USD 200 buy-in
- Mystery Bounty - Sponsored by Natural8: Feb 8-9 – PHP 20K/~USD 340 buy-in
- Sunday Super Stack: Feb 9 – PHP 30K/~USD 500 buy-in
- APT Super High Roller (PHP 20M/~USD 340K GTD): Feb 9-10 – PHP 600K/~USD 10.2K buy-in
- Main Event (PHP 60M/~USD 1M GTD): Feb 9-15 – PHP 60K/~USD 1,000 buy-in
- Baby Superstar: Feb 11 – PHP 300K/~USD 5,000 buy-in
- Zodiac Classic - Sponsored by Natural8 (PHP 15M/~USD 255K GTD): Feb 13-14 – PHP 90K/~USD 1.5K buy-in
- Superstar Challenge: Feb 13-14 – PHP 1.5M/~USD 25K buy-in
- Double Stack (PHP 6M/~USD 102K GTD): Feb 14-15 – PHP 20K/~USD 340 buy-in
- APT High Roller (PHP 15M/~USD 255K GTD): Feb 15-16 – PHP 200K/~USD 3.4K buy-in
- Mini Main Event (PHP 5M/~USD 85K GTD): Feb 15-16 – PHP 25K/~USD 425 buy-in
- Micro Main Event (PHP 1M/~USD 17K GTD): Feb 16 – PHP 12K/~USD 200 buy-in *subject to regulatory approval
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